OBITS: Times Herald-Record 31 Dec 2005; Middletown, Orange co., New York
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Cabral, Joseph E.
Joseph E. Cabral, a proprietor of J & E Variety Store in Cambridge, Mass.,
died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005 at Taylor Care Health Center in Westchester. He
was 79.
The son of the late Alfred and Jennie Rebello Cabral, he was born Dec. 16,
1926 in Cambridge, Mass.
He was an Army veteran of WW II.
He was the loving husband of Evelyn Andrade Cabral who predeceased him.
Survivors include one son, Robert Cabral of Cambridge, Mass; two daughters,
Cheryl Cabral of New Windsor, Janice Powell of Newburgh; three grandchildren,
Joseph Cabral and Stephanie and Michele Powell; two brothers, Richard Cabral
of Raymond, N.H., Donald Cabral of Kenne, N.H.
He was predeceased by one brother, Alfred Cabral Jr.
Funeral services and burial will be private in the family plot in Cambridge,
Mass.
Funeral arrangements were under the care of Anthony V. Cracolici of the Hudson
Valley Funeral Home, Inc., 239 Quassaick Avenue, New Windsor.
Published in the Times Herald-Record on 12/31/2005.
Colsey, Lloyd C.
Lloyd C. Colsey of Valley Cottage, N.Y., former longtime resident of South
Nyack and Central Valley, passed away on Monday Dec. 26, 2005 following a
prolonged period of declining health, at the age of 78.
Mr. Colsey was born in Nyack, N.Y. on April 18, 1927 to Lloyd and Irene
(Sickels) Colsey Sr.
He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, JoAnn (Claypoole) in 2001 and his
aunt Hilda May Sickels.
Following graduation from Nyack High School in 1945, he attended Columbia
University, and was later employed in the Payroll Department at Orange &
Rockland Utilities until his retirement in 1987. Mr. Colsey was an avid
reader, football fan, automobile enthusiast and political critic. He enjoyed
prior affiliations with Mazeppa Fire Engine Co. No. 2 of the Nyack Fire
Department, the South Nyack Police Auxiliary and the Nyack Civic Association.
Mr. Colsey is survived by two sons, Alan B. Colsey (Virginia) of Valley
Cottage and Lloyd Claypoole Colsey (Joan) of Butler, Pa.; five grandchildren,
Blair, Benjamin & Allison Colsey of Valley Cottage, Shannon (Bill) Williams
and Julie Colsey of Butler, Pa.; and three great-grandchildren, Damian &
Nicholas Williams and Rayna Starr, as well as his beloved dog, Ginger.
A memorial service for Mr. Colsey is planned for a future date.
Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the O'Grady-Brown Memorial
Scholarship Fund of Rockland County, P.O. Box 664, New City, NY 10956-0664, or
to a favorite charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Joseph W. Sorce Funeral Home, 728 West Nyack Road, West Nyack,
N.Y.
Published in the Times Herald-Record on 12/31/2005.
Gilbert, Gabrielle
Gabrielle Gilbert, nee Kahn, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2005 at
Vassar Bros. Hospital, Poughkeepsie.
Gabrielle began residence in Chester, N.Y. in 1942. She and her family had
escaped Nazi Germany when she was still a child of 6 years. They lived in
France, and then in Holland: the Nazi armies invaded and occupied Holland
where Gabrielle and family hid for 1 1/2 years, until they were able to escape
through France and Spain to Lisbon and the United States. They settled in
Chester, N.Y. in 1942. Gabrielle graduated from Chester High School, and then
left for New York City and Columbia University.
She married and had two children with Professor Scott Gilbert. The sons are
Scott Gilbert and Clement Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert became ill and remarried. In
1960 Gabrielle began a lifelong association with her husband, James Hulquist.
They moved from Manhattan in 1965 to Town of Gardner, where Gabrielle acquired
what was formerly her father's farm. As a profession, she designed and
decorated living spaces.
The family and friends will hold a memorial service from noon till 5 p.m. on
Saturday, January 7, 2005 at the family farm, 23 South Mountain Rd., Gardner,
N.Y.
Published in the Times Herald-Record on 12/31/2005.
Hartling, Cory
Cory Hartling, a 10th grade student at NFA, entered into rest on Dec. 29, 2005
at St. Luke's Hospital. He was 15.
The son of John and Darlene Ibbetson Hartling, he was born November 25, 1990
in Riverside, Calif.
A family statement reads, "His favorite past times were drawing and
sculpting."
He was a member of the Astronomy Club and Cartoon Club of NFA.
Survivors include his parents at home; five siblings, Matthew, James, Kathryn,
Emily, Jillian; grandparents, David and Claudette Ibbetson of Newburgh,
Theresa O'Connor of Albany, Arnold and Shirley Hartling of Clifton Park, N.Y.;
numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be held at the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc., 318 N.
Montgomery St., Newburgh, N.Y. on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 from 4-8 p.m.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with
Monsignor John Budwick officiating.
Cremation will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Christian D. Garrison of the Doulin
Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Times Herald-Record on 12/31/2005.
Meibaum, Ruth Cale
Ruth Cale Meibaum, of Greenwood Lake, an artist and longtime resident of the
area, died on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005 in St. Anthony's Community Hospital in
Warwick. She was 95.
The daughter of the late Arthur and Marie Kagres Cale, she was born on March
14, 1910 in Newark, N.J.
She was a former dispatcher for the Greenwood Lake Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Survivors include her daughter, Blossom Brower of Greenwood Lake and her niece
and nephew.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are by the Strong-Basile Funeral Home, Greenwood Lake, N.Y.
Published in the Times Herald-Record on 12/31/2005.
Petrucci, Melissa Marie Ciancio
Melissa Marie Petrucci of Wallkill, died on December 29, 2005 at home, with
her loving family at her side. She was 36 years old.
The daughter of Vincent and Cheryl Bride Ciancio, she was born October 29,
1969 in Beacon, N.Y.
Melissa was a graduate of Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh and worked as a
Media Consultant for Active International in Pearl River, N.Y. She was a
member of Most Precious Blood Church.
Survivors include her husband of 11 years, John A. Petrucci and one-year-old
twins, Alexander Vincent and Jordan Elizabeth at home; her father Vincent
Ciancio and his wife Laurie of Hopewell Junction; her mother Cheryl Ciancio of
Beacon; father and mother-in-law Pasqual and Janice Petrucci of Wallkill; her
siblings Jennifer Pisterzi and her husband John of Beacon, Trudi Ciancio and
Melanie Ciancio both of Beacon, Ray Moen of Yonkers, Kelly Moen of Wappingers
Falls and Michele Moen of Hopewell Junction; brother-in-law Michael Petrucci
and his wife Laurie of Cranford, N.J.; sister-in-law Denise Little and her
husband Jeffrey of Hanover, Pa.; five nephews, Brian, Christopher and Sean
Petrucci of Cranford, N.J., Geoffrey and Cameron Little of Hanover, Pa.
Melissa was predeceased by triplet infants Nicholas Vincent, Abigail Rose and
Jack Anthony.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 3, 2006 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Millspaugh
Funeral Home, 22 Bank St., Walden.
A funeral Mass will be held on January 4 at 11 a.m. at Most Precious Blood,
Walnut St., Walden. Fr. Kenneth Loughman will officiate.
Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery in Gardiner, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to a college trust
fund for the twins: Jordan & Alexander Trust c/o Commerce Bank, 465 South
Ave., Cranford, NJ 07016 Attn: Vanessa Easse.
Arrangements were made by Millspaugh Funeral Directors.
Published in the Times Herald-Record on 12/31/2005.
Sibble, Horace C.
Horace C. Sibble, a two-year resident of Newburgh, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005
at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie. He was 65.
He was a member of Trinity Seventh Day Adventist Church, Poughkeepsie.
He was born in St. Thomas Jamaica, WI on April 14, 1940, the son of the late
Caphilus Sibble and Sarah Beckett Sibble.
Survivors include his wife, Clara McBeam of Georgia; one son, Horace Sibble
Jr. of Newburgh; two daughters, Jacqueline Herbin and husband Nathaniel and
Gloria Sibble all of Newburgh; one brother, Ernest Sibble and wife Donna of
Georgia; two sisters, Gloria Sibble of Jamaica, WI and Glenna Sibble Bryant of
London, England; two grandsons, Perryn Every Jr. and Jaydin Sibble and three
granddaughters, Ayana Anderson, Natézea Herbin and Jessenia Sibble all of
Newburgh; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 3, 2006 from 10-11 a.m. at Church of God
in Prophecy, 477 First Street, Newburgh. Service will start at 11 a.m. Pastor
L. Simpson will officiate.
Interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor.
Rhodes Funeral Home, 259 Walsh Avenue, New Windsor entrusted with professional
arrangements. Please visit our Web site: www.rhodesfuneralhomes.com
Published in the Times Herald-Record on 12/31/2005.
Toscano, Nardina
Nardina Toscano, of Lake Huntington, a housewife and longtime resident of the
area, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005 at home. She was 97.
The daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Rella Lella, she was born on October
18, 1908 in Grumo Appulia Bari, Italy. She was married 43 years to the late
Frank Toscano who passed away in 1971.
Mrs. Toscano was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church, the
Cochecton Women's Club, the Catholic Daughters, Rosary Society and the US
Marine Auxiliary.
A family statement reads, "Nardina was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother. She took great pride in how she raised her children. She
loved them very much. She was also very devoted to the church and many
organizations. She was an avid knitter; blankets were her specialty. She would
give out knitted blankets to people she had just met. Florida was not her. She
wanted to be here with her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by
everyone."
She is survived by four sons, Joseph Toscano and his wife Frances of Toms
River, N.J., Peter Toscano and his wife Anita of Lake Huntington, N.Y., Louis
Toscano of Bronx, N.Y. and Frank Toscano and his wife Rolla of Greenville,
Tenn.; 37 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces, nephews and
cousins.
She was predeceased by two children, Rocci Toscano and Mary Norfleet.
Friends are invited to call on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006 from 7-9 p.m.; Monday,
Jan. 2 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 3 from 9 to 9:30 a.m. at the
Rasmussen Funeral Home, Narrowsburg, N.Y. A US Marine Auxiliary service will
be held on Sunday at 7 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3 at
Our Lady of the Lake RC Church, Lake Huntington, N.Y. The Rev. William Scully
OFM will officiate.
Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Narrowsburg, N.Y.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cochecton Ambulance Corps or Our
Lady of the Lake RC Church, both of Lake Huntington, NY 127542.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rasmussen Funeral Home,
Narrowsburg.
Published in the Times Herald-Record on 12/31/2005.